The CFTC fined a White House staffer for betting on Trump speeches via Kalshi, highlighting regulatory risks in political prediction markets. Kalshi warns users as compliance scrutiny intensifies.
A former White House staffer was fined $173,000 by the CFTC for betting on the 2024 election via Kalshi, highlighting regulatory risks in prediction markets. The action could deter participation...
The CFTC has fined a former White House teleprompter operator for insider trading on Kalshi's prediction markets, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of event contracts and non-public information abuse. This landmark...
Reform UK has dropped crypto sponsors amid a darknet bitcoin seizure, signaling a potential shift in political optics. While policy remains unchanged, the move highlights the reputational risks and regulatory...
The CFTC fined a former White House staffer $172,000 for insider trading on Kalshi event contracts, marking the agency's second such case against a federal employee. The action signals increased...
INTERPOL's Operation Jackal IV arrested 58 people and identified 263 suspects in a global crackdown on crypto investment fraud, including a 'Crime-as-a-Service' network in Argentina. The operation highlights the professionalization...
CXMT, China's top DRAM maker, has sued the US DoD over its 'Chinese Military Company' listing, denying any military ties. The case highlights rising US-China tech tensions and could set...
UK police have seized $1.4 million in crypto linked to dark web markets, demonstrating the lasting traceability of illicit funds. This case highlights the growing effectiveness of blockchain analytics and...
Hong Kong's SFC has blacklisted Star Bridge Capital and related entities for operating without a license, following a gold trading collapse and fraud investigation. Police have arrested five individuals, and...
The Ninth Circuit ruled that Kalshi's sports prediction contracts are sports betting, not swaps, allowing Nevada to enforce gaming laws. The decision creates a circuit split, raising the odds of...
The Ninth Circuit ruled against Kalshi, affirming that Nevada's sports betting laws are not preempted by federal law, challenging the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction claim. This decision creates regulatory uncertainty for...
The Ninth Circuit ruled 3-0 that Kalshi cannot block Nevada's regulation of its sports prediction markets, finding the Commodity Exchange Act likely doesn't preempt state gambling laws. This decision could...
The FCA's warning over Chelsea's sponsorship with Circle highlights growing regulatory scrutiny on crypto marketing in sports. This could reshape how clubs and crypto firms approach partnerships, emphasizing compliance and...
HMRC data reveals 240 UK residents reported over £1 million in crypto gains, highlighting growing crypto wealth and intensified tax scrutiny. The figures signal increased enforcement risk and compliance complexity...
California's Assembly passed AB 2409, banning public officials from issuing or promoting meme coins. The bill, now awaiting the Governor's decision, could set a regulatory precedent and impact the broader...
South Korea will implement a 22% crypto tax from January 2027, with a petition to delay already exceeding 10,000 signatures. The delay offers temporary relief, but the high rate and...
UK police have seized $1.4 million in criminal assets, including 20.21 BTC, under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The action reflects growing law enforcement capability in crypto tracing and signals...
New Zealand's ACT Party proposes a 1-year holding period tax exemption for digital assets and a separate regulatory framework for stablecoins and tokenized RWAs. If enacted, this could boost long-term...
Federal authorities are preparing insider trading charges against a U.S. military-affiliated trader and a KPMG employee who profited over $1 million on Polymarket using non-public information about Iran and Venezuela...
The SEC's new proposal to revive public token offerings arrives in a market that has shifted away from ICOs. While caps are generous, capital has moved to AI stocks and...
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